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Rep. Mike Michaud, D-Maine, says his decision to come out last week has resulted in support from his colleagues. "People know me as Mike," said Michaud, who is running for governor. "They know my issues are veteran issues, economic development, health care and jobs, and nothing is going to change." Rep. Jeff Miller, R-Fla., said Michaud's sexuality makes no difference to him. "Mike Michaud is my friend and colleague," Miller said.

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A poll released Sunday shows that Rep. Mike Michaud, D-Maine, and Gov. Paul LePage are statistically tied in the state's gubernatorial race, with the congressman leading 43% to 42%. The results are similar to those reported by other polls in recent months.

Maine gubernatorial candidate Mike Michaud, a Democrat, received the backing of the state's League of Conservation Voters chapter on Friday. "Mike is a real leader, and his record demonstrates that he will be the most effective governor to protect Maine's environment, the health of Maine people, and the jobs that depend on our natural resources," Maine Conservation Voters President Dan Amory said in a press release.

The decision by Rep. Mike Michaud, D-Maine, to come out as gay merits recognition even in an era of increasing LGBT acceptance, Kathi Wolfe writes. People who come out still face the prospect of criticism and violence, even if they are not in the public eye. "In a world where despite much progress, homophobia remains a part of our daily life, coming out still matters," Wolfe writes.

Maine's sewer and water infrastructure needs $500 million for growth and repairs, according to state officials. The federal economic-stimulus package provided $30 million to the state, and Maine lawmakers are pushing a national trust fund to help with the remainder of the funds. "We definitely have to look at setting up some sort of long-term trust fund to deal with this," said Rep. Mike Michaud, D-Maine.